(under subclass 348) Apparatus in which the prefilt passes into contact with an imperforate member which serves as a flow restrictor, diverter or distributor for the prefilt, usually to absorb the force of the incoming prefilt or prevent swirling.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
247, for a filtrate splash plate or deflector.
279, and 291+, for particular liquid receiving means for a particulate bed type separator.
305+, for distinct separators having baffle means cooperating with a sediment trap.
377, for a work distributor in a centrifugal extractor.
405, for a movable prefilt distributor. 421, for a filter with variable flow control means and a pivoted prefilt deflector.
